Ran 11.44 @117.69mph

[djracer]

anybody run this weekend? I just took my two boys and a friend down the track!


Meathead found me glass bedsides and a tailgate now I got to go to Tn.

[71Dragtruck]

And details on the glass tailgate would be???????? Where, weight, how much.

No racing for me, seats are suppose to be in this week, and mine is going in for a roll bar. Have all the parts now to run 10's.

[djracer]

Originally Posted by 71Dragtruck

And details on the glass tailgate would be???????? Where, weight, how much.

No racing for me, seats are suppose to be in this week, and mine is going in for a roll bar. Have all the parts now to run 10's.

Good luck with the new mods! You need the roll cage! The glass stuff is super thin and just a skin!

[bigjimzlll]

Originally Posted by djracer

Good luck with the new mods! You need the roll cage! The glass stuff is super thin and just a skin!

yea...but...where and how much????? I used a tail gate skin(after market) pretty light and cheap

[bskylerj]

Originally Posted by djracer

anybody run this weekend? I just took my two boys and a friend down the track!

I did not run at the track but we did get the supercharged beast fired up and ran down the road. It is going to be sweet. At 40 mph I gave it about 3/4 throttle and it left a 20ft long patch and was gone. We still have to play with the timing and carb. It hit 5lbs of boost and I have it set up for now to do 8lbs of boost. I might try the 10lbs sooner than later. Sorry to highjack the thread, just excited to finally drive the beast.

[71Dragtruck]

Originally Posted by bskylerj

I did not run at the track but we did get the supercharged beast fired up and ran down the road. It is going to be sweet. At 40 mph I gave it about 3/4 throttle and it left a 20ft long patch and was gone. We still have to play with the timing and carb. It hit 5lbs of boost and I have it set up for now to do 8lbs of boost. I might try the 10lbs sooner than later. Sorry to highjack the thread, just excited to finally drive the beast.

You have to get that thing to the track, slap on a set of slicks and see what she runs. We need to know details like that.

[djracer]

Originally Posted by bskylerj

I did not run at the track but we did get the supercharged beast fired up and ran down the road. It is going to be sweet. At 40 mph I gave it about 3/4 throttle and it left a 20ft long patch and was gone. We still have to play with the timing and carb. It hit 5lbs of boost and I have it set up for now to do 8lbs of boost. I might try the 10lbs sooner than later. Sorry to highjack the thread, just excited to finally drive the beast.

Post us some pics I'd love to see your ride!

[bskylerj]

Originally Posted by djracer

Post us some pics I'd love to see your ride!

DJRACER,
I will get some pics soon. My fuel cell has a leak so I pulled it and I have just a few more things to get on it. I need to cut and buff it again as the last guy did not do a good job at all.

71Dragtruck,
I have the slicks sitting here ready to throw on it. I will be out there soon. We are shooting for the dyno at the end of next week as well. We are hoping for high 10's low 11's. I need to hit the 10's so I can get my new personal plate 10SEC71.

[57sailplane]

hey bigjimlllz

please can you post the bed pictures. come on i wana see....

[71Dragtruck]

Originally Posted by bskylerj

DJRACER,
I will get some pics soon. My fuel cell has a leak so I pulled it and I have just a few more things to get on it. I need to cut and buff it again as the last guy did not do a good job at all.

71Dragtruck,
I have the slicks sitting here ready to throw on it. I will be out there soon. We are shooting for the dyno at the end of next week as well. We are hoping for high 10's low 11's. I need to hit the 10's so I can get my new personal plate 10SEC71.

Well if you don't get in the 10's I might have to use your plate idea for mine. Just kidding, hope you make it, and in one piece. I would like DRAGTRUCK but too many letters maybe DRGTRK, DRAGTRK, DRGTRUK, just don't look right. Maybe DAMFAST, or an idea from 20 years ago WICKED

[409biscayne]

Originally Posted by bskylerj

DJRACER,
I will get some pics soon. My fuel cell has a leak so I pulled it and I have just a few more things to get on it. I need to cut and buff it again as the last guy did not do a good job at all.

71Dragtruck,
I have the slicks sitting here ready to throw on it. I will be out there soon. We are shooting for the dyno at the end of next week as well. We are hoping for high 10's low 11's. I need to hit the 10's so I can get my new personal plate 10SEC71.

Dang it Brian , you're killing me . I've got to get faster or my plate will be 14SEC68 . Maybe a 150 shot .

[nxtruck]

I didn't run this weekend. I'm trying to figure out a high-rpm vibration that seems to be drivetrain related. What do you guys run as far as pinion angle is concerned?

[bigjimzlll]

Too damn hot to run here..over 110 and we are getting ready to shoot the primer. Going to install the new converter and ultimate playback tach. We are 2 degrees down with the ladder bar set up. I'm going to drop the barsdown one hole to try and get a good shot of a wheelie.

[djracer]

Meathead found this stuff in Tn but its new never installed. I think its probably from U.S. Body source!

[bigjimzlll]

I didn't think US body had bedsides....complete beds yes..I'll have to look into it.
Nevermind..they do...not cheap though:O

[409biscayne]

Hey Jim
I finally got my truck to 1.99 60ft , not exactly down where you are , but ....
Do you think i would benefit from some front drag shocks ? I'm running new gas da stock replacement from Napa . They seem much stiffer than the rears . Thanks ...................................... 409 .

[bigjimzlll]

are you spinning? What converter? are running the slicks I sold you? Sub 2 second is getting there. What was your MPH

[409biscayne]

Originally Posted by bigjimzlll

are you spinning? What converter? are running the slicks I sold you? Sub 2 second is getting there. What was your MPH

Not spinning that i can tell ,does shudder a little , 2400 street fighter , on your slicks , mph only 92. It;s been hot here as well , so et 14.42 - 14.49 ish.
409

[bigjimzlll]

Front drag shocks wouldn't hurt(except the wallet) but I don't think you will pick up much. When I first started I ran 14.57 at 87mph, so you do have some ET left. Have you played with tuning yet? A quicker advance curve with a higher total timing should help the short time. What distributor are you running.
You can always call me at 530-945-8975

[71Dragtruck]

Right on, JIM'S DRAG TRUCK HOT LINE !!!!

Good job breaking the 2's.

Just remember, when looking at your 60', it's not like a car, that's alot of steel your trying to move. I've taken alot of car's that out 60' me, I have good reaction times, so cross first so you don't notice unless your watching the clock.

You thinking of going to glass bedsides Jim? I wonder what US body's cab weighs?

[bigjimzlll]

Nope on the bedsides. We talked about it last night. I can remove and install my complete bed by myself. So I figure around a 125lbs. 2 bedsides(outer skin only) and a tail gate skin. So I can't justify the 1000.00 for the glass stuff...and it may even weigh more. I am going to email US body and find out how much the glass doors weight...our doors are real...real heavy.

Anyone that needs help or wants to compair notes..or just say hey can give me a call...I have like 10,000 roll over minutes I need to use...lol

[71Dragtruck]

Let us know what you find out about the doors. The pics you showed of your bed, that's complete? You just have side skins and tail gate skin no front, with framework? What do you run for a cover? I've often wondered if a aluminum floor would be worth the cost, I want to lighten mine up, but would like to keep a full bed.

[409biscayne]

Morning guys
This is my favorite thread . I'm running the factory points distr , with 38 degs of timing , no vac advance , i do have a 6a box and msd distr i could swap in . Whatta ya think of a 75 shot of NOS ?
Not trying to hi - jack , that's my last question .
Thanks ....................................... 409.

[djracer]

Originally Posted by 409biscayne

Morning guys
This is my favorite thread . I'm running the factory points distr , with 38 degs of timing , no vac advance , i do have a 6a box and msd distr i could swap in . Whatta ya think of a 75 shot of NOS ?
Not trying to hi - jack , that's my last question .
Thanks ....................................... 409.

Don't think you are trying to Hijack I revived the tread just to keep it going feel free to ask all the questions you want! If you have forged pistons I'd add the msd and the nos!

The glass doors I have are way lighter than aftermarket steel! I can easily pick up a door with one hand!

[409biscayne]

I don't really know what pistons i have , i've never had the heads off . I would guess there the stockers , everything else was . I need to get this big fella to 13.99 , so i can race bracket 4 . Lots of cars in bracket 4 , only about 7 or so in bracket 5 . I'd rather not get too deep into the motor at this time , better in the fall / winter.
Later .......................................409.